Saturday, April 30, 2011

It's Spotlight Saturday once again and since the hoopla has yet to die down, we're bringing to you today a 'Retro Threadz Royal Wedding Re-Cap'. First off, the British tabloids were on the money as they leaked an early word that Kate Middleton's dress was designed by Sarah Burton for the late Alexander McQueen's fashion house.

The dress was modest as to be expected but exquisitely beautiful nonetheless and the intricate delicate lace was a mixture of Chantilly & English. The design pattern included rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock. It was impeccably detailed. The fitted bodice had a Victorian corset flair which not many women can pull off without being uncomfortable. Sarah Burton did an excellent job of making a style reminiscent of Princess Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding gown quite current.

I think everyone was thrown off by this vintage style redux by Burton since she is known for her avant-garde designs. She regularly works for Lady Gaga and given that, maybe they were expecting wedding couture for the Princess that was a little more edgy?

O.k. so now onto the 'hats'... Seriously some of these were totally Gaga'ish!For instance this monstrosity worn by Princess Beatrice of York by Irish designer, Royal hat maker Philip Treacy was certainly an attention getter. Kind of like... 'hey look at me, I wanna make sure I'm in the spotlight'! Mission accomplished!

In my opinion, the true 'scene stealer' for the day was the Bride's sister Pippa Middleton who looked like an absolute dream in the sleek ivory satin dress with a crepe cowl neckline made especially for her also by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. This was a risky choice being that 'white' is usually the color reserved for the Bride only on her special day.

Now that the nuptials have taken place, the frenzy begins as the question buzzing around today is..."Do you think Pippa out shined Kate at her own wedding"? Inquiring minds want to know...or do they really? Where would we be without our trash mags?!